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Zielies Tree Service Inc., a leader in Vegetation Management Services is currently seeking Tree Care Professionals. Whether you're an industry veteran or just looking for new opportunities with a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you.

Zielies Tree Service has an outstanding group of employees and although our work doesn't always stand out, we know deep down, the power stays on or is restored in our local communities because of the work we do daily in maintaining powerline right-of-ways. Our mission and values of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship help define us as a company. If our values align, you work hard, and meet performance expectations, there is continued growth opportunities here.

We are looking for crew members to work in the East Dubuque region.

Essential Functions

• Commitment to work safe daily.
• Uses wedges, sledges, and chain saws in felling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and splitting logs into manageable pieces.
• Herbicide application to prevent further growth as indicated on maps.
• Perform other related work, as assigned by superiors.
• Cut, and/or trims using various industry best management practices.
• Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a woodchipper.
• Inspect tools, truck, and other work equipment. Request repair or replacement equipment, when necessary. Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations.
• Utilize best management practices to safeguards other employees and public from jobsite hazards in and around work area.

STARTING PACKAGE BETWEEN $27.38 - 40.90/hr.

Union Benefit Package Includes, But Is Not Limited To

• Two retirement plans: National Electrical Annuity Plan AND National Electrical Benefit Fund
• $75 per diem when requirements are met
• Bereavement pay
• 10 paid holidays (offered after 520 hours of time worked)
• Family health, dental, and vision insurance (LINECO)

Other Benefits At Zielies Include

• Overtime opportunities (when available)
• Industry leading safety and training programs
• 4, 10-hour days which allows for a 3-day weekend
• Disclaimer - above rates, benefits, and opportunities are applicable at the time of this posting and are subject to change per Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid training
• Weekly direct deposit
• All PPE and tools required to perform applicable position provided by Zielies
• The potential to work out of state storms
• Fulltime work
• Excellent growth opportunities

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